PLIST File Documentation
Overview
Feature | Value |
---|---|
File Extension | .plist |
MIME Type | application/x-plist |
Format Type | XML/ Binary |
Developed By | Apple Inc. |
Primary Use | Storing configuration data |
Editable | Yes, with a text editor or property list editor |
Encryption | Supports encryption in binary form |
Standard | None official; Apple guidelines |
Compatibility | Mac OS X and later versions |
Element Types Supported | Dictionaries, Arrays, Strings, Data, Dates, Boolean, Numbers |
Root Element | Dictionary |
Human Readable | Yes, when in XML format |
File Generation | Manual or through software development tools |
Serialization Formats | XML, Binary, and JSON (via third-party tools) |
Usage Context | Application settings, user settings |
Automated Editing Tools | Property List Editor, Xcode, plutil |
Conversion Capability | Can be converted to JSON, XML, and other formats programmatically |
Associated Programs | Xcode, TextEdit, Property List Editor |
Character Encoding | UTF-8 for XML; variable for binary |
Data Types Support | Supports complex data types and structures |
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